Heard by God or strong; also a regional name.
Azania has multiple etymological layers. In a Hebrew context, it is often linked to the name Azaniah, meaning 'God has heard.' Historically and politically, it is also a name used to refer to various parts of sub-Saharan Africa, particularly South Africa during the anti-apartheid movement.
Less common today
Azania isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,800 in 2020.
A Levite mentioned in the Book of Nehemiah in the Bible
British-born soul and jazz singer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
